Bursting and blooming with sugary sweet, sororal symbolism in our nation's capital! Flower Crush - where we tell you about flowers we love and show you examples of how we've used them! What better flower to feature than one who, by all accounts, is a harbinger of new beginnings? Cherry blossom - ... Read more »
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Designing Your Welcome – Stylish Escort Card Designs
Stylish Escort Card Designs The first thing guests generally see as they arrive at your reception is the escort card display. It's an apt place to design the welcome for your event. Since it is often a stand alone piece, escort card designs are also a great place to do something a little playful ... Read more »
Styled Shoot: Daisies and that 70s vibe
We had great pleasure earlier this year to participate in a styled shoot coordinated by Casey Crowe Taylor Photography. Taking inspiration from daisies and fern and with a bohemian, 70's vibe in mind, we helped create a few pieces. We couldn't be happier with how these photos turned out and are ... Read more »
United With Love Instagrammers to Watch
Oh, man! What an honor! We started our instagram account as a way to share what was going on with us behind the scenes - something a little more than just the polished professional images - and what a delight to see United With Love include us in their list of Instagram accounts to follow! From the ... Read more »
Dock 5 Union Market Inspiration
Oh how we love an industrial space! Dock 5, a fabulous gem of a site at the historic Union Market in NE Washington, DC, provides endless inspiration with its cool, industrial aesthetic. Featuring raw concrete floors and 22'-tall ceilings, it's a true blank slate for creativity. As austere as the ... Read more »
2016 Pantone Color of the Year: Marsala
Ringing in the New Year with a rich, robust red! Limited to a Sicilian seaport and a popular culinary wine no longer, marsala now bears the honorary title of pantone color of 2015! This ruddy, vintage red knocks on neutral’s door and stands on the threshold between ravishing and reserved. ... Read more »
Downton Abbey Inspiration
The PBS series Downton Abbey began its fifth season (5th!), and we were eager with anticipation! We are big fans of the series and have loved following the activities of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them. Of course, as florists, we can't help but turn a keen eye to the flowers in ... Read more »
Walking Down the Aisle in Style
Shoes and Flowers - Inspiration for Bridal Bouquets When it comes to wedding planning, every detail counts, and finding inspiration in unexpected places can lead to truly unique and memorable elements. One surprising source of inspiration that's gaining popularity is footwear. Yes, you read that ... Read more »
Flower Crush: Tulips
Musings on the "gracious lady" of cut flowers. Sometimes it astounds us here at Petal's Edge when we consider all of the things we accomplish in our industrious little Old Town studio. Months fly by like a calendar in a wind storm before we finally stop and say, "Hey, where did the last six months ... Read more »